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Uttarakhand: Silkyara Tunnel Breakthrough: Countdown to Rescue After Drilling Triumph

In Uttarkashi, the drilling process at the Silkyara tunnel has concluded, marking the beginning of preparations for the immediate medical care of the trapped workers upon their rescue. NDRF personnel are en route through the tunnel with stretchers to facilitate the workers’ evacuation. Ambulances, equipped for swift first aid, are stationed outside the tunnel, and a dedicated ward with 41…